Monday, 22 October 2018 12:39
Cape transformer lab gains new manager
Gert Nel has been appointed branch manager of WearCheck’s transformer oil laboratory in Cape Town. Prior to this, Gert spent 12 years working as a diagnostician at the company’s Speciality Laboratory in Johannesburg. Here, he focused on transformer oil diagnosis. WearCheck promotes transformer health through the regular assessment of insulating…
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Wednesday, 17 October 2018 10:43
Seen at Electra Mining 2018
WearCheck was once again at the popular Electra Mining expo in Johannesburg recently. Technical staff were on hand to discuss condition monitoring, and this year the stand also had some novelties – expo guests were given free WearCheck popcorn and could choose a key. The lucky key opened a treasure…
Tuesday, 02 October 2018 08:20
Rowan retires
Diagnostician Rowan Maartens has retired after serving at WearCheck for 36 years. Rowan’s career began in 1982, when he joined WearCheck as a diagnostician. He diagnosed an impressive 2,5 million used oil samples in the three and a half decades he was with the company. In 2014, Rowan reach the…
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Tuesday, 25 September 2018 08:56
Sizwe hits 40 years at WearCheck
1978 was the year when Sizwe Ndlovu joined the WearCheck family, 40 years ago. At that time, WearCheck had begun initially as a soil analysis company, which later changed to oil analysis in 1976. So, at the then fledgling oil analysis company, Sizwe began his career as stores assistant, where…
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Friday, 21 September 2018 08:11
WearCheck is green at heart
At WearCheck we embrace earth-friendly best practice in every facet of our business model - as an extension of our ISO 14001 certification for environmental consideration, and because we care about our planet. Our latest environment-friendly action is the installation of a 2 500 litre JoJo tank outside our Pinetown…
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Friday, 21 September 2018 08:01
Earn CPD points with WearCheck
Did you know? When you complete Mobius reliability solutions training courses at WearCheck, you can now earn CPD (continuing professional development) points – this was recently approved by the South African Institute for Mechanical Engineers (SAIMechE). The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), in agreement with international engineering bodies, stipulates…
Wednesday, 19 September 2018 08:52
Lube Tip 11: Comparing the cleaning ability of group III and IV oils
QUESTION: How does a Group III engine oil compare to a Group IV in its cleaning ability? I have read and understood the potential problems of switching a higher mileage engine from a conventional oil to a synthetic PAO, but is there less inherent risk with switching to a Group…
Tuesday, 18 September 2018 08:02
Look out for Monitor 77
Do you understand the intricacies of PQI? Did you know that the test for illuminating paraffin contamination in diesel is quick and easy? and that you can now earn CPD points with WearCheck training? The latest issue of Monitor has more details on these topical issues, as well as plenty…
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Wednesday, 12 September 2018 08:58
Win with WearCheck!
Calling all Electra Mining 2018 guests - would you like to win one of these awesome WearCheck hampers valued at over R1000? Of course you would! To stand a chance of winning, visit WearCheck at stand #K10, Hall 6 and pick up a free key. You then try your key…
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Wednesday, 05 September 2018 18:17
We’re EXHIBITING!
Join us at Electra Mining 2018. Electra Mining – Africa’s largest mining, industrial, construction and electrical trade show takes place from 10 – 14 September 2018 at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. Come and learn more about oil analysis and the latest condition monitoring techniques, and how our services…
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Monday, 27 August 2018 09:32
WearCheck opens second Namibian lab
WearCheck’s newest laboratory is officially open in southern Namibia, bringing to 16 the number of laboratories that we operate in nine countries around Africa and beyond. Situated at Skorpion Zinc mine near Rosh Pinah, the new lab is strategically placed to answer a growing call for world class condition monitoring…
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Monday, 27 August 2018 09:29
WearCheck leads the way
Dennis Swanepoel of WearCheck’s reliability solutions division in Johannesburg was invited to present two papers to delegates in Antwerp, Belgium, who were attending the latest IMVAC (International Machine Vibration Analysis and Condition Monitoring Conference) this month. WearCheck MD Neil Robinson says the company is proud of Dennis. ‘When our technicians…
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